Gifts galore to pamper dad

Few years ago, there were hardly few people who knew that there is a day dedicated to father's as well.

TNN | Jun 16, 2013, 04.17 AM IST

KANPUR: "It is different, when I am with you dad", "Papa never expected anything", "I feel so lively to have you as my dad", these are the punch lines of greeting cards and wall hangings available in the gift shops specially made for Father's Day which will be celebrated on Sunday.

Every third Sunday of June is celebrated as Father's Day. The day was started in early 20th century to complement Mother's Day.

Few years ago, there were hardly few people who knew that there is a day dedicated to father's as well. But with globalization, this day became famous everywhere. The gifts shops are having tough competition this year. The shop owners are trying best to have the best collection of gifts. There are variety of big cards to small ones and many more items. Emotional quotes like 'To the most amazing daddy', 'Papa, the super cool' are there to be gifted to the dad. Scrolls are another option with beautiful messages dedicated to fathers. There are coffee mugs and photo frames designed for the occasion. The shops keepers are also providing amazing collection of ties, wallets, perfumes, T-shirts in the affordable range to be gifted to dad. Many shops are also providing discounts. "We know that the children do not have much to pay. So, maximum possible discount on gifts is given," said a shop owner in Swaroop Nagar. TNN

Some other attractions are special sweet boxes with names written on them. The musical cards are also available. Many shopkeepers are also attracting the customers by providing free home delivery on Sunday morning as a surprise gift to dad.

"I am very excited for Father's Day as I have bought a wallet for my dad. I know my father is going to like it a lot as I have bought it from my pocket money," said Indraja, a class XII student.

Rahul would present a gift to his dad. "My father has gifted me an I-pod as promised by him after I managed to secure more than 90% in my class X board exams. To surprise him, I have planned a party with my sister at grandparents house on Sunday where we all will be celebrating the Father's Day," he added

The malls and restaurants are also ready for the celebrations.

"We will be having spicy menu for Father's Day. Music will also be played according to the occasion to celebrate fatherhood," manager of a restaurant said.

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